Judging from Wang Yi's performance in this year's playoffs, it is more than enough for him to sign a maximum salary contract next season.
According to NBA regulations, players with 0 to 6 years of playing experience can receive a maximum salary of 25% of the salary cap.
The salary cap next season is $115.7 million.
In other words, Wang Yi can receive a maximum salary of US$28.92 million.
The salaries of James and Nongmei next season are both more than 40 million, plus Wang Yi's more than 28 million, which basically reaches the salary cap standard.
Of course, James and Big Eyebrow both have bird rights after playing for the Lakers for three years.
Their wages do not need to be calculated into the team's wages.
This way the team will still have space and can sign other players.
But in addition to the soft salary cap, the league also has a hard standard, which is the luxury tax threshold.
Adding up the salaries of all players on the team (including players with Bird Rights), as long as the salary exceeds the luxury tax threshold, luxury tax will be levied.
If you exceed the luxury tax threshold, you will have to pay one dollar of luxury tax for every additional dollar you spend.
If it exceeds US$10 million, you will have to pay a luxury tax of US$10 million.
The luxury tax threshold for next season is $140 million.
In other words, in addition to signing the three giants Wang Yi, James, and Big Eyebrow, the Lakers still have more than $20 million in room.
This money can be used to sign a number of role players.
Then next season, even if the Lakers do not pay the luxury tax, they will become a strong contender for the championship.
Of course, in addition to the various teams that pay great attention to Wang Yi, those world-renowned large companies and enterprises are also very concerned about Wang Yi's movements.
Wang Yi's performance in this year's playoffs has caused his value to skyrocket.
World-renowned sports brands such as Nike and Adidas have already contacted Rowling, and their quotations have doubled compared to the past.
Domestic brands such as Li Ning and Anta also came to discuss cooperation with Wang Yi.
Of course, they themselves feel that their competitiveness is not as good as Nike and Adidas.
After all, in terms of international reputation, it is far behind these two companies.
Moreover, the quotations offered by these two companies to Wang Yi were far beyond their affordability.
However, when they heard that Wang Yi had rejected Nike and Adidas many times, their confidence increased a lot.
Of course, they are just waiting and watching at the moment.
Waiting for Wang Yi’s contract with the Lakers to be finalized.
How much a player's contract is worth depends not only on his performance on the court, but also on which team he plays for.
If you are in a big market team like the Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks, with extremely high media exposure, then the contract value will naturally be high.
On the contrary, small-market teams like the Grizzlies, Timberwolves, and Kings themselves are not noticed.
If a player is on such a team, his advertising contract will not be that big.
Before the trade market opens on July 1, players can negotiate contracts with their home teams in advance.
Wang Yi, Rowling and Pelinka have had many discussions.
During the first meeting, Pelinka said that Wang Yi was worth a maximum salary, but the team hoped that Wang Yi could reduce his salary by US$3 million so that the team could sign another player.
Wang Yi agreed without thinking.
For the team, $3 million is not a big deal.
During the second meeting a week later, Pelinka said he hoped Wang Yi could lower his salary again.
Only take $20 million.
With more than $8 million saved, the Lakers can use it to sign a good three-point shooter to strengthen their three-point firepower.
This time, Wang Yi hesitated.
He is not a good person.
He can accept a salary cut, but not without a bottom line.
No one would be happy to get $8 million less a year.
And if he takes less money, his manager Sister Luo will also receive $320,000 less.
But before he spoke, Sister Luo took the initiative and said: "Wang Yi, we can't just look at the immediate interests. We must take a long-term view. Although we will get a little less money this season, if we stay with the Lakers, we will be in the Lakers in two years."
With the Bird Rights, I can get more money by renewing my contract with the Lakers when the time comes."
"And a big city like Los Angeles has far more exposure than other cities. If we stay here, we will maximize your business value, which is good for you."
In the end, Wang Yi accepted Pelinka’s opinion.
Decided to renew his contract with the Lakers for two years and US$40 million.
He only gets 20 million US dollars a year.
You know, in today's era of super contracts, players like Gobert can get an annual salary of US$40 million.
Who is Gobert?
At best, he can be considered a super blue-collar worker.
Averaged 14 points, 13 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game.
And what about Wang Yi?
This season he averaged 27.9 points, 8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game.
mvp level data.
His scoring average is nearly double that of Gobert, and he is not weak defensively. However, due to his size, his defensive role is not as great as that of Gobert.
As a result, his annual salary is only half of Gobert's.
If you tell me this, you will be laughed out of your mouth.
But Rowling is right, renewing his contract with the Lakers will be good for his future development.
So on July 1st, Wang Yi immediately renewed his contract with the Lakers.
$40 million over two years.
Compared with Wang Yi's performance on the court and the huge Chinese market behind him, this is simply a cabbage price.
When it became clear that Wang Yi would renew his contract with the Lakers, all the media and fans went crazy.
Los Angeles Times: "Lakers Get Big Deal"
New York Times: "Why doesn't Wang Yi come to New York? We can definitely give him the maximum salary"
Spurs coach Popovich said in an interview: The Lakers are simply robbing.
Mavericks boss Cuban shook his head repeatedly during an interview: The Lakers are really lucky, but their boss is too stingy. If there were no salary cap restrictions, I would be willing to give Wang Yi $70 million a year.
After signing the contract with the team, Wang Yi and Sister Luo met non-stop with big companies.
Nike, Adidas, Li Ning, Anta and other sports brands have joined the competition for Wang Yi.
Nike offer: US$200 million over five years;
Adidas offer: US$180 million over five years;
Li Ning’s quotation: US$150 million over five years;
Anta's offer: US$120 million over five years.
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But Wang Yi did not sign a contract with any company in a hurry.
Instead, let Sister Luo's agency fully evaluate these domestic brands before making a decision.
As for Nike and Adidas, they are not considered at all.
The assessment will take at least a week, so Wang Yi plans to take advantage of this week to return home.
He hasn't been home for more than two years, and it's time to go back and take a look.
When Nicole heard that Wang Yi was going home, she wanted to follow him.
At first Wang Yi refused.
But considering that Nicole had done a lot for him, he agreed.
But I made it clear to Nicole in advance that I would only take her to China.
As for going home, let’s not leave for now.
After all, in China, if an unmarried man brings an unmarried daughter home, it can easily be interpreted as a sign of meeting the parents.
When they had just landed and before leaving the airport, Wang Yi suddenly received a call from Sister Luo.
Chapter completed!